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Let Passion Be Your Decorator

February 7th, 2017 11:13 AM

BARBARA'S BLOG:

We often wish we had our very own interior decorator to guide us in color schemes, furniture placement, and accessories that would bring out the “wow” in every single room. But truthfully, discovering your authentic decorating style is similar to the creative stages of writing a book. A book may look inanimate, but like a home, it lives, breathes and expresses your being. And each author creates in a very different way.

The gleam of inspiration comes first. Decorating discoveries might begin with a picture of a living room that brings awe and excitement to you. You might begin with a favorite color. But also important is an outline and budget plan to detail what can be accomplished first. No matter how large or small the project, you can make any room come alive with personal flourishes, adding the decorative details and accessories that have special meaning. There might be favorite family photos, something special purchased on a memorable trip or vacation, or even a priceless gift that you want to use as a focal point.

Let passion be your guide and live surrounded only by those things that you passionately love. Everyone has different styles and taste, which creates the vast variety of home interiors. The very same floor plan can look uniquely changed when decorated in a different style and color. That is why one home may appeal more to a buyer than another.

Every home tells a story about the homeowner, through their furnishings and décor, pictures on the walls, colors schemes used, or collections displayed. Just be careful to keep it simple and not over-do! Be passionate about your home and it will be apparent to others as well.